American Airlines Group Inc.
04/08/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/08/2026 08:52
U.S. Department of Transportation and FAA leaders led by Secretary Sean Duffy to headline American Airlines safety conference
FORT WORTH, Texas - U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy will headline the American Airlines Safety Management System (SMS) Industry Forum on April 29 at the Robert L. Crandall Campus in Fort Worth, Texas. Duffy will be joined in conversation by American CEO Robert Isom on the state of aviation safety in 2026.
"It is an honor to welcome Secretary Duffy to talk to leaders across the transportation industry about our top priority - safety," Isom said. "American has long been a leader on the advancement of safety initiatives in partnership with the Department of Transportation and Federal Aviation Administration, and this forum plays a key role in the future of transportation safety."
The following day, Deputy FAA Administrator Chris Rocheleau will be a featured panelist, alongside American COO David Seymour, DFW Airport CEO Chris McLaughlin and GE Aerospace President and CEO of Commercial Engines and Services Mohamed Ali in a conversation about the role of SMS in different - but connected - organizations. American has hosted the annual SMS Industry Forum as a gathering of professionals across aviation, government, transportation and more to exchange lessons learned, best practices and ideas for improving safety.
"Our SMS Industry Forum is a top event for safety professionals each year - one that American has proudly hosted for a decade," Seymour said. "We're honored that Secretary Duffy, Deputy Administrator Rocheleau, Chris McLaughlin and Mohamed Ali will be joining us this year to share their insights."
A recap of these two sessions will be posted on news.aa.com following the event.
Accredited members of the media can email [email protected] for more information about attending.
About American Airlines Group (NASDAQ: AAL)
American Airlines is a premium global airline connecting more of the U.S. to the world. With roots tracing back to an air mail carrier in the Midwestern United States in 1926, American now operates more than 6,000 daily flights to more than 350 destinations in more than 60 countries and serves more than 200 million customers annually. Powered by a proud and talented team of 130,000 aviation professionals, American's team lives out the airline's purpose of caring for people on life's journey every day.
The world's largest airline proudly celebrates its centennial year in 2026, reaching a milestone that reflects a century of innovation and the Forever ForwardSM spirit that changed the industry and the world. American introduced the first scheduled air cargo service, the first airport lounge and the first airline loyalty program and continues to reinvent the customer experience today. The airline is also a founding member of the oneworld alliance, whose members serve more than 900 destinations around the globe.
Get the latest about American at news.aa.com and @AmericanAir.
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